UK police searching for the missing 12 year-old Tia Sharp have found a body at her grandmother’s house in south London.

In a statement the Metropolitan Police say enquiries are underway to establish the identity of the body.

A murder enquiry has also been launched.

A post mortem is to be held in due course.

It goes on to say “We are seeking to find Stuart Hazel to be interviewed in connection with this case. He should not be approached and if seen people should call 999 immediately”.

Mr. Hazel is the boyfriend of Tia’s grandmother.

However there have been no arrests in connection with the investigation.

The family of Tia Sharp has been informed of the discovery.